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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Herennius, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), Rome. PIETAS Diademed head of Pietas to right; below chin, pellet over E. Rev. M•HERENNI One of the Catanean brothers running right, carrying his father on his shoulder. Babelon (Herennia) 1. Crawford 308/1a. RBW 1149 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 567. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.